Dative Covalent Bonding (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards

Bond where both electrons in shared pair come from same atom

Coordinate bond

Same atom (the donor)

Lone pair of electrons

Empty orbital

Arrow (→) from donor to acceptor

Like a regular covalent bond

Ammonium ion ($NH_4^+$)

$NH_3 + H^+ \rightarrow NH_4^+$

Indistinguishable from regular covalent bonds